Rambaut Dam dam
Rambaut Dam
Rambaut Dam, located in Bergen County, New Jersey, was completed in 1908 and serves as a recreational site along Goffel Brook. With a height of 11 feet and a length of 90 feet, this concrete dam has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres. Despite its age, the dam has been state-regulated, inspected, and permitted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to ensure its safety and compliance with regulatory standards.
The primary purpose of Rambaut Dam is recreational, providing opportunities for locals and visitors to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. However, its current condition assessment is noted as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential rehabilitation efforts to ensure its long-term viability. The dam's hazard potential is classified as low, but regular inspections are crucial to monitor any changes in its structural integrity and prevent any potential risks to downstream communities.
Congressional District 05's representative, Josh S. Gottheimer, oversees this dam in Wyckoff Township, exemplifying the importance of collaboration between government agencies and private owners in managing critical water resources. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the preservation and maintenance of dams like Rambaut Dam play a vital role in sustaining ecosystems and providing recreational opportunities for future generations.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Rambaut Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hohokus Brook At Ho-Ho-Kus Nj | 20 cfs | → |
| Saddle River At Ridgewood Nj | 11 cfs | → |
| Saddle River At Upper Saddle River Nj | 3 cfs | → |
| Ramapo River At Pompton Lakes Nj | 82 cfs | → |
| Pompton River At Pompton Plains Nj | 147 cfs | → |
| Ramapo River Near Mahwah Nj | 65 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rambaut Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeside Avenue Pompton Lakes
- North Corporate Drive 2, Riverdale
- Island Avenue Little Falls
- Veterans Court Passaic
- Ringwood-Ramapo Trail Ringwood
- Greenwood Lake Turnpike Ringwood
Campgrounds
- Camp Lewis
- Beaver Pond - Harriman State Park
- Beaver Pond Campsite
- Croton Point Park
- Rock Lodge Club
- Blue Mountain Reservation
Fishing spots
Track Rambaut Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Rambaut Dam
Where does the data for Rambaut Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Rambaut Dam.